…And He’s Off!

Zachary’s stander came today.  He looks so stinkin’ cute in it.  It’s such a tiny thing, especially compared to the one we’ve been using.  Even though it took a few times adjusting everything (thanks to his therapist), he seemed to really like it and caught on really quickly that he can actually move around in this thing.  It will still take a lot of practice to learn how to really go, but we’re all excited.

It will be great to see him become a little more independent and find the freedom of moving around.  I’m so excited that it’s here.

Jaiden was so cute when they brought it.  He wheeled it all over the house and wanted to write Zach’s name on it and when Zach woke up from his nap, Jaiden took it in to show him.  He calls it his wheelbarrow.  Jaiden is really good about taking care of Zach and helping him and it was so cute to see him as he showed Zach his “wheelbarrow.”

Future Computer Whiz or Future Mozart?

Zach was determined to get up to the laptop the other day. He was trying with all his might to get up, but couldn't, and was very frustrated. I finally gave in and he sat there so good and had a blast for the few minutes I let him play.

He also loves to play the piano and will crawl over to the bench and try to get up. If I don't put him up there fast enough, he'll start to scream (a new habit) and then is happy as a lark once he's there. He does really well sitting on the bench by himself, as long as he doesn't try to turn around, then he starts to fall off! Sometimes I'll put him up to the piano while he's in his stander and that keeps him happy for a while. Maybe that's a good way to make him practice when he's a little older...lock the wheels so he can't push away....hmmm....

Speaking of his stander, they called today and said they will be delivering it tomorrow! YAY!

Zach's Braces

We went up to Shriner's on Tuesday to pick up Zach's new braces and have them fitted. They also gave him a pair of sneakers that are made with extra room in them so that they fit with braces. We are very thankful for that because they are $40-$50 shoes and considering that rarely spend that much on my own shoes, we were excited.

The doctor said that if we noticed any red spots that didn't go away after 20 minutes of taking them off, to stop using them and to call him. They can cause pressure sores and all of the problems that go along with them. Well, he got red spots on his heels that didn't go away so we have an appointment for next Thursday when we'll already be in Salt Lake for other appointments. That means that he can't use them until we get them checked out. :(

He is supposed to wear the braces, called DAFO's all day but doesn't have to sleep with them. The will help straighten out his feet and toes and support his ankles. We hope to be able to do more weight-bearing excercises with them on.

We also received a letter today from our insurance that his stander has been approved. Now I just need to find out about how long it will take to have it made and get it. Yay!